Blue Ridge Home Health Care
Galax, VA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 497643)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (276) 236-1974 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Blue Ridge Home Health Care holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures and review current details on Medicare Care Compare.
Blue Ridge Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in Galax, Virginia.
Yes, Blue Ridge Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 497643, certified since January 14, 2009), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details for specific services should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare.
About this agency
Blue Ridge Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Galax, Virginia, certified since January 14, 2009 (CCN 497643). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. Blue Ridge Home Health Care serves 22 ZIP codes from its Galax, VA office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Blue Ridge Home Health Care holds an overall quality star rating of 1.5 stars, which is below the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars. However, its patient survey star rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting patient experience responses collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that 94.29% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 75.72% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, based on the same Care Compare dataset.
Families considering this agency should review the full, current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings, survey results, and outcome measures are updated periodically by CMS and may change after this listing was compiled.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Blue Ridge Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 497643, certified since January 14, 2009), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Blue Ridge Home Health Care has a 1.5-star overall quality rating, which is below the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars, per CMS Care Compare.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/497643?state=VA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Blue Ridge Home Health Care serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in Galax, Virginia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and recent quality updates by calling the agency at (276) 236-1974 and checking Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor; the data provided does not address non-medical home care services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Blue Ridge Home Health Care has been Medicare-certified since January 14, 2009.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (276) 236-1974 for details and verify coverage on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Blue Ridge Home Health Care at (276) 236-1974.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/14/2009. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.